For Your Name’s Sake

For Your Name’s Sake, 2024

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I don’t have the strength to wrestle anymore

but with what I have, I grab hold of you

I don’t have the while to ask more questions

but with what remains, I won’t let go

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When the wind whirls

throwing everything out of place

I turn my feet again

to your word and to your face

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When the water rages

scooping me up and spiting me out

I look straight to you

and breathe a prayer for saving

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You are my portion, Lord

where else can I go

for your name’s sake

don’t give me stones

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I don’t have the heart to make another plan

but with what I have, I surrender

I don’t have the care to dream and build again

but with what remains, I ask for vision

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When the rains don’t come

and the land dries up and cracks run wild

I lean my head to your breast

and listen for the rushing

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When the sun’s too harsh

and shade and breeze are scarce

I stay open before your gaze

and shun the unbelief

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You are my source, Lord

whom have I but you

for your name’s sake

meet me here, too

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Adrienne Scott, Brave Sparrow Publishing